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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kelly Rissman

Elon Musk-backed group is giving millions to influence state Supreme Court race

An Elon Musk-backed nonprofit contributed millions to run ads in support of conservative judge Brad Schimel (left) who is running for a vacant seat in the Wisconsin Supreme Court against Susan Crawford (right) - (AP)

An Elon Musk-backed nonprofit is contributing millions to bolstering a conservative candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, according to a report.

The nonprofit, Building America's Future, donated $1.5 million towards ads in the state in support of Brad Schimel, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported. Schimel previously served as the state’s attorney general and currently serves as a circuit court judge in Waukesha County.

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